Movement and dance are a huge part of today's marching shows. Â We show you how to teach this for greatest success and safety of your students. Â Topics include layers of skills, knowing the students you have, getting band kids comfortable moving, training to the movement planned in the show, and example of how to teach jumps and turns.
Dr. Elliot Cleveland of Marching Health tells you how to have a safe season and prepare yourself and your marchers for the demands of the activity.
Don’t let common myths and bad habits hurt your success! Jessie Harrell explains why we must eat to fuel our bodies for rehearsals and performances. With Courtney Allyson Mills of ColorGuardEDU
Physical Therapist Dr. Elliot Cleveland shares advice for better marcher health and performance.
Physical Therapist Dr. Elliot Cleveland explains how proper conditioning and warm ups can help your group move better and avoid injury.
The corps’ athletic trainer explains how they prepare the members for the season and keep them well and safe throughout.
More on the Drum Corps Medical Project: How to prepare, what shoes to wear, and how you can help. With Laurie VanDoren, Ron Hardin, Cora Ray, Jake Levy, and Tom Freeman.
Five professionals share strategies for keeping marchers healthy, safe, and on the field. They need your help also!
Melissa Hatheway returns to talk about hearing protection and strategies to protect the hearing of marchers.
How fitness can help you and your students, plus a word from composer Robert W. Smith!